W. WARWICK, R.I. — The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation recently awarded $284,000 in funding to 13 organizations in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Connecticut organizations receiving first quarter grants are:
Girl Scouts of CT (Hartford) The $2,500 grant will support participation of girls from the Putnam, Plainfield, Griswold, Ledyard, and Killingly areas and enable them to attend the Laurel Resident Camp program.
Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation (QVCC) (Danielson) A grant of $75,000 has been awarded to QVCC to support the Dr. Robert E. Miller Fund, which has been established with the purpose of increasing economic security for underserved student populations, specifically English Language Learners (ELL) and Workforce Development/Adult Education populations. The funds will be used to meet student and program needs.
Harold M. Horvat, bank president, CEO and chairman, said: “As a community bank, we remain committed to helping to strengthen the lives of people in Rhode Island and Connecticut, said Horvat. “We embrace this responsibility by supporting organizations that are making a positive impact through innovative and collaborative programs. These recipients of our Charitable Foundation grants are making a difference where it is needed most.”
Rhode Island organizations receiving first quarter grants are:
Beautiful Day (Providence) — A $10,000 grant will support Beautiful Day, a non-profit that helps refugees adjust to life in America by offering paid, on-the-job training.
Girls on the Run RI (Providence) – A $2,500 grant will support Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that serves girls in elementary and middle school grades using a physical activity-based development program designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.
FRIENDS WAY (Warwick) — $25,000 has been awarded to FRIENDS WAY, the only child and family bereavement center in Rhode Island.
Pawtucket Central Falls (PCF) Development Corp. — A $100,000 grant has been awarded to PCF Development Corp., which develops and manages affordable housing in Pawtucket and Central Falls, RI.
Providence Promise — A $5,000 grant has been awarded to Providence Promise. This organization promotes high educational aspirations and more equitable opportunities for Providence Public School and Charter School students by advocating for college savings accounts and family engagement, increasing financial literacy, and reducing the financial burden of higher education.
Providence Public Library — A $10,000 grant has been awarded to the Providence Public Library (PPL) and will be used for the continuation of the library’s teen education program (Teen Squad) and workforce development initiative focused on underserved youth, ages 13-24.
Special Olympics RI (Smithfield) — $10,000 has been awarded to the Special Olympics RI, which currently has more than 4,000 athletes involved in more than 1,600 training and athletic competition opportunities in 21 different sports.
Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC) (New York) — A $20,000 grant will fund opportunities for five students in in Providence to participate in the organization’s study abroad program.
Thundermist Health Center (Warwick) — A grant of $4,300 has been awarded to Thundermist for the purchase of 10,000 hand sanitizers which will be distributed by the organization’s outreach team to underserved communities throughout the state.
West Warwick Senior Citizens Center, Inc. — A grant of $9,750 has been awarded to the West Warwick Senior Citizens Center, which will go toward staffing needs for the “Free Transportation” program.

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The Northeast Probate Court will be holding community outreach events for the residents of the Northeast Probate District this month.
Probate Judge Leah Schad will present general court information and answer questions and Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney will be available to assist with court forms, answer questions and provide information about local resources for families.
Judge Schad said that before COVID, clerks at the court were able to sit down with residents and give personal assistance to people going through a difficult time. S
ince COVID, the Court remains open to the public but space constraints prevent the clerks from spending extended one-on-one time assisting people.
She said this outreach program “will allow court staff to return to our regular engagement with the community.”
Judge Schad and Chief Clerk Champney have been traveling to local senior centers, town halls, and libraries to bring that compassionate service back to people struggling with life events who need the help of the Probate Court.
The Probate Court helps families who have lost a loved one settle their estates, appoints conservators when a family member is no longer able to care for themselves, and appoints guardians to protect the intellectually disabled and handles matters involving children in need.
The Northeast Probate District covers the towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Woodstock.
The next Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event is set for 11:30 a.m. in April 19 in the Lower Level of the Eastford Town Office Building. Limited seating. Call 860-538-8868.
Currently, there are outreach events are scheduled for:

11:30 April 19 in the lower level of the Eastford town Office Building. Limited seating for this one. Call 860-538-8868.

12:30 to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Ashford Senior Center, Tremko Lane, Ashford

12:30 to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Putnam Municipal Complex Community Room, Putnam.

12:30 to 2 p.m. April 27 at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road.

All residents are welcome to any program.
If you are a member of a group that would like to schedule an event, please contact Judge Leah Schad or Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney at 860-928-4844.  

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Legal Notice
Town of Eastford
Democratic Party
A certified list of party selected candidates for the Democratic Party in the Town of Eastford for participation as Delegates to the conventions of said Party specified below is on file in my office at 16 Westford Rd, Eastford, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution:
Conventions State Convention Congressional Convention -2nd District State Senate Convention - 35th District State Representative Convention - 50th District Judge of Probate - 3rd District

Republican Party
A certified list of party selected candidates for the Republican Party in the Town of Eastford for participation as Delegates to the conventions of said Party specified below is on file in my office at 16 Westford Rd, Eastford, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution:
Conventions Congressional Convention - 2nd District State Convention State Senate Convention – 35th District State Representative Convention — 50th District Judge of Probate – 3rd District

Johanna H. Wolfe,
Town Clerk of Eastford
this day of April 5, 2022

April 14, 2022

Legal Notice
Board of Finance
Public Hearing
April 20, 2022
7:00 PM
The Putnam Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Putnam Middle School Auditorium, 35 Wicker Street, Putnam, CT.

The purpose of said hearing will be to receive public comment on the proposed FY 2022/2023 General Government Budget, EMS Budget, Library Budget, Education Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.

This meeting will also be available via zoom:
Topic: Board of Finance Public Hearing  
Time: Apr 20, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85711110651
Meeting ID: 857 1111 0651
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April 14, 2022

Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will be holding a hybrid meeting on Wednesday April 20, 2022, at 7:00 P.M at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. A public hearing will be held on the following:

Docket # 2022-01  Douglas Porter-WBA Real Estate LLC request for a Special Permit in accordance with Article 5, Section 501.7 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations to change one non-conforming use to another. The applicant is seeking to utilize the existing parking lot with the proposed uses of the building to consist of storage/warehouse, office space for a remodeler/plumber and a carpentry shop. Property located at 60 Woodstock Avenue, Town Assessors Map 011, Lot 104, Zoned R-7.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chair

Zoom meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website one week prior to the meeting date.

April 7, 2022
April 14, 2022

DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
FEDERAL
EMERGENCY
 MANAGEMENT
AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Windham County, Connecticut (All Jurisdictions)
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Windham County, Connecticut (All Jurisdictions).  These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway.  Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Windham County, Connecticut (All Jurisdictions).  These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.  However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information.  For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

April 14, 2022
April 21, 2022

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